Description

Escape into your favorite movies and TV shows like never before. This high-performance sound bar delivers the fidelity, depth and spine-tingling sonic details that put you in the middle of the action. MusicCast provides versatile wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay and Spotify Connect), access to streaming services and music libraries, and wireless multiroom audio control using a simple app on your smartphone or tablet.

Employing eight speaker drivers and two bass reflex ports, the YAS-706 delivers immersive and well-balanced sound. The included wireless subwoofer works with subwoofer drivers built into the bar to produce remarkably rich, deep bass. Sound equalization is automatically adjusted for tabletop or wall mount orientation.

The YAS-706 offers a choice of five sound programs that enhance different types of content to give you a greater sense of “being there.”

Ultra Slim and Wall Mountable

At less than 3-inches tall, the YAS-706 fits neatly in front of most TVs or can be placed on the shelf of a TV stand. Its flexible orientation and built-in keyholes make it easy to wall mount with a sleek look that perfectly complements your TV.

Wireless Subwoofer for Flexible Placement

The subwoofer eliminates the need to connect cables, so setup and placement are faster and easier. This convenient subwoofer delivers powerful, high-quality bass sound.

MusicCast

Access all of your music with a simple app and wirelessly stream it throughout your home using your existing Wi-Fi network.

• Stream it all. Listen to Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM Internet Radio, thousands of free internet radio stations and the music stored on your smart devices and computers.
• Wireless connectivity. All MusicCast products are fully loaded with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay.
• Expand to a whole home audio experience. When you’re ready, add MusicCast wireless speakers, sound bars or other devices in up to 9 other rooms and listen throughout your home.
• No wires, easy installation. By using MusicCast, you don't need to fuss with placing wires through walls into other rooms.
• Learn more about MusicCast wireless multiroom audio

Stream via Bluetooth or AirPlay

You can hear all the music sources from your smartphone via Bluetooth or AirPlay connection. You can play music from music apps, radio apps, or video hosting services.

Bluetooth Output for Convenient Music Streaming

The YAS-706 is equipped with the latest Bluetooth wireless technology, making wireless operation more convenient than ever. With Bluetooth, stream music from the YAS-706 to headphones, for private listening, or to speakers.

Compressed Music Enhancer

The Compressed Music Enhancer restores frequency response lost during digital compression, so your music sounds the way it should. It is optimized for Bluetooth audio transmission for vivid, lively sound quality during wireless playback. The function engages automatically when a compressed source is played.

HD Audio Decoding

The YAS-706 decodes HD Audio signals to ensure that you hear the best possible sound from Blu-ray Disc players, as well as from other digital sources.

HDMI Terminals with 4K Ultra HD Support

The YAS-706 has two HDMI input terminals and one HDMI output terminal, and supports 4K/60p video signal pass-through. It’s also compatible with HDCP 2.2 digital copy protection. This gives it extensive expandability, so you’ll be able to use it far into the future.

With an advanced energy saving design, this AV receiver achieves a low power consumption of not more than two watts when in Network Standby Mode.

Technology

MusicCast

MusicCast lets you access all of your music with a simple app and wirelessly stream it throughout your home using your existing Wi-Fi network. The app gives you access to your favorite streaming services and your own music library on your smart devices and computers. Start with a single MusicCast device and expand over time to fill your home with music.

NAPSTER

Enjoy your Napster subscription on the best speakers in the house. Listen to over 12 million songs on demand: search and play music, instantly listen to any artist, album, or song, create and enjoy your personal playlists, play Billboard charts back to 1955, or kick back and listen to over 60 ad-free radio stations

AIR SURROUND XTREME

AIR SURROUND XTREME employs a virtual 7.1 channel technology that generates surround and surround back sound images without using dedicated surround speakers. The result is accurate sound directionality while maintaining an immersive surround sound envelopment. Hear clear dialogue from the front while distinctly separate surround effects move smoothly throughout the entire sound field.

Dolby Audio

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS-HD

DTS-HD featured products have the ability to decode all streams required for DTS-HD Master Audio and may have limitations in channel output and/or sampling frequency or may utilize unique post processing.

The DLNA Certified logo ensures that all relevant mandatory formats and features are supported by the products, and confirms interoperability between devices in support of mandatory formats and features. DLNA Certified is a trademark of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication between devices within an area of about 10 meters (33 ft) employing the 2.4 GHz frequency band, a band which can be used without a license.The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

AirPlay

AirPlay provides the convenience of wireless music playback from iTunes, iPod / iPhone / iPad and Mac or PC.

Made for iPod / iPhone / iPad

“Made for iPod, iPhone and iPad” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, iPad and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Spotify Connect

With the Spotify app on your smartphone, you have instant access to millions of songs. Now you can stream these songs to your Yamaha networked AV receiver when using Connect by Spotify. Just hit play to start streaming music. Additionally, when you listen to music on your smartphone outside and come inside, the song immediately streams to your AVR. You can also personalize playlists and receive phone calls while listening to music.

Spotify

Spotify is all the music you’ll ever need with millions of songs instantly available. Just search for the music you love, or let Spotify recommend something great. Spotify works on your phone, tablet, computer and home speakers so you’ll always have the perfect soundtrack for whatever you’re doing.

Pandora

Pandora is the effortless and endless source of personalized music enjoyment and discovery. Personalized stations launch instantly with the simple input of a favorite artist, song, or genre, and we take it from there to provide the soundtrack for that moment... anytime, anywhere.

SiriusXM Internet Radio

SiriusXM Internet Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music including Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Classical and much more, plus expert sports talk and analysis. You also get exclusive entertainment, talk, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources.

vTuner Internet Radio

vTuner uses the Internet as a global antenna, allowing you to find and play the thousands of radio stations on the Internet.

Compressed Music Enhancer

Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing with exclusive algorithms to enable playback that improves the performance of compressed music formats, including MP3 and WMA. With the Compressed Music Enhancer, highs and especially lows are richer and smoother, bringing music back to life to be as close to the original recording as possible.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio / video interface. Providing an interface between any source (such as a set-top box or AV receiver) and an audio / video monitor (such as a digital television), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video as well as multichannel digital audio using a single cable. HDMI transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements. When used in combination with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), HDMI provides a secure audio / video interface that meets the security requirements of content providers and system operators.

HDCP 2.2

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is to protect digital entertainment content against unauthorized interception and copying between devices. HDCP 2.2 is the latest version designed especially for 4K video transmissions.

Tidal

TIDAL is a global, experiential, entertainment platform built for fans, directly from artists around the world. TIDAL members enjoy exclusively curated content that directly connect artists with their fans in multiple ways. The service offers high-fidelity, CD sound quality music and an opportunity to discover new artists via TIDAL Rising. TIDAL is available in more than 52 countries, with more than a 46 million song catalog. Yamaha MusicCast will support both TIDAL Premium (320 Kbps AAC) and TIDAL HiFi (CD-quality 1411 Kbps lossless FLAC) services.

Deezer

Deezer connects over 10 million active users around the world to over 43 million tracks. Available in more than 180 countries worldwide, Deezer gives instant access to the most diverse global music streaming catalogue on any device. Deezer is the only music streaming service with Flow, the unique mix of all your old favorites and new recommendations in one ever-changing stream. Based on an intuitive, proprietary algorithm and created by people who love music, it’s the only place to hear all your music back-to-back with fresh discoveries tailored to you. Deezer is available on your favorite device, including smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop, home sound system, connected car or smart TV.

Yamaha ECO-Label

Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that certifies products of high environmental performances.